The More We Spend, The More We Show Our Love For The Dead
Death, funerals, and funeral professionals will be thrown into the forefront by means of an upcoming TV special on CNBC. CNBC's "Death: It's a Living" Premieres on Thursday, January 31st...
This is The Calm Before The Storm, Funeral Homes Are Going To Be Put Out Of Business
I know you probably feel like I'm putting you on social media overload but this is important stuff and funeral directors need to wake the heck up! Please...
How to Use Facebook’s New Graph Search
I got a number of emails today from funeral homes wanting to know how Facebook's new Graph Search would work. It's starting to rollout to beta testers so...
Doing Nothing Costs Too Much – A Great Piece From Alan Creedy
Alan Creedy has been a mentor to me since 2010 but above that he has been a great friend and brother. I can't say enough good things about...
This Guy Is Making Sure No One Screws Up His Final Wishes
We often hear about "living wills" and many of us probably have a living will, but this guy is taking no chances that his would be misinterpreted. Have you...
Should TLC Air a Full Season of ‘Best Funeral Ever’?
There is a massive amount of heat being thrown around regarding this question! Everyone has an opinion and most have a good argument behind their stance. But aside from a...
The Light Has Gone Out Of My Life
When Teddy Roosevelt was 25 years old, his mother died of Typhoid fever, and 11 hours later his wife succumbed to kidney failure…this is his diary entry from...
President of NFDMA is Outraged at Airing of ‘Best Funeral Ever’
In an official press release emailed out late Tuesday evening NFDMA President Gregory T. Burrell stated his outrage over the airing of the TLC reality show 'Best Funeral...
When Faced With Months To Live, How Do You Say Goodbye? – This Video Has Gone Viral
The above video was posted online December 5th, 2012. This video has gone viral. The video is Zach Sobiech, terminally ill teenager's, answer to 'When Faced With Months...
‘Best Funeral Ever’ Was Called Tasteless, Undignified and Over The Top; Here is Our Take [VIDEO]
Sunday night marked the debut of 'Best Funeral Ever', a reality show being test piloted by TLC. The show follows Golden Gate Funeral Home in Dallas, Texas as...